January 19, Wednesday Final Exam Today End of 2nd Marking PeriodTues. 1/25
January 18, Tuesday Snow Day
January 13, Thursday CPS Final Exam Review Final Exam Tues. 1/18. End of 2nd Marking PeriodTues. 1/25
January 12, Wednesday Snow Day
January 11, Tuesday Returned and covered Astronomy Unit Test / Test Make Ups CPS Final Exam Review Final Exam Thurs. 1/13. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 10, Monday Astronomy Unit Test Today Complete Study Island Problems: Linear Equations, Slope, Parallelism and Perpendicularity Final Exam Thurs. 1/13. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 7, Friday Snow Day
January 6, Thursday
Students completed the activity: Planets with Playdoh. Follow directions carefully.
Planets with Play Dough:
Groups of 4
Label a piece of scrap paper for each planet, Sun, etc.
Combine 6 containers of dough
roll into 1 long uniform piece
String works well for cutting dough
Read / Follow directions carefully. (This may be become more difficult than you first think)
Astronomy Unit Test Tomorrow(Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then) Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 5, Wednesday Finished Universe: Life and Death of a Star Astronomy Unit CPS Review Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7(Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then) Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 4, Tuesday
Return all student tests. STUDY THESE FOR FINAL EXAM! Checked and displayed Astronomy Study Guide Began Viewing Universe: Life and Death of a Star Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7 (Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then) Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21 Urgent! : Is there anyone who has completed solar system scale models on your wiki rather than a printed hard copy? If you have incomplete assignments for 2nd marking period, you need to get them to me immediately! You're not going to see major new assignments before the end of the course, but it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure you're caught up at this point. Your final course grade will = what you have earned. If you have failed to turn in major assignments, now is the time to act!!!
January 3, Monday Checked and coveredStar Life Cycle Concept Map. Students began work on Astronomy Unit Study Guide (due tomorrow)
Return all student tests. STUDY THESE FOR FINAL EXAM! Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7 Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
December 23, Thursday
Students completed activity work Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Break! Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 22, Wednesday
Complete Study Island Problems Relations and Functions, Linear Equations, Slope
Finished CH 30 Notes. Viewed accompanying video clip: Death of a Star.
Students began Star Life Cycle Concept Map (on paper) or continued work on wiki 4 & H-R Gizmo. Homework: Completed concept maps due next week. Wiki Assignment 4 andH-R Diagram Gizmodue Tomorrow Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 21, Tuesday Reviewed Wiki Assignment 4 Grading Criteria
Completed Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: today is the last class time scheduled for these activities) Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 20, Monday
Continued Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: some class time will be available today and tomorrow, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing) Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 17, Friday
Complete Study Island Problems: Graph Functions, Equations, Inequalities, and Central Tendency Continued Wiki Assignment 4 andH-R Diagram Gizmo. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: some class time will be available, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)
December 16, Thursday
Covered CH 30 Notes 61 - 70. Began work on the H-R Diagram Gizmo (as a class). Wiki Assignment 4 andH-R Diagram Gizmodue Thursday 12/23 Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)
December 15, Wednesday
Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model. Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23 Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)
December 14, Tuesday Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)
Handed out all CH 30 Notes and covered slides 32 thru 55. Doppler Shift clip. Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23
December 13, Monday
Viewed streaming clips on: Universe, Milky Way, and Planets & Stars to Scale. Continued Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23 (NOTE: some class time will be available, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing) To Begin:
UseBuild a Solar System Calculatorto determine relative sizes of objects and distances between them based on how big your Sun will be
Record or Print this information (Add and print to printer across the hall?)
Find and save a map that is big enough to include your greatest distance value (DO NOT SAVE TO A LAPTOP HARD DRIVE ONLY!)
Begin to add planets, etc. to your map
December 10, Friday
Finish Universe: Space Travel
Complete Study Island Practice: Relations and Functions, Graph Functions, Equations, Inequalities
Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model:
With your partner, decide.... paper model or Google Earth, other.
How do we insert images or objects to represent Sun, planets, etc.
How do we save our work?
Tour? Simply take and save a picture of a map as big as we need?
December 9, Thursday
Viewed Universe: Space Travel + question sheet
December 8, Wednesday
Students completed the assignment: Scale of the Universe: Celestia part 1.
Students began work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model
December7, Tuesday
Students continued the assignment: Scale of the Universe: Celestia part 1. Make sure to follow the guide sheets, answer all questions, and get teacher initials when instructed on guide sheets. Make sure you complete Wiki assignment 3 if you haven't yet done so!
December 6, Monday
Display 29.4 Study Guide Key
Finished last 10 minutes of Beyond the Big Bang / question sheets.
Introduced and began work on Scale of the Universe: Celestia part 1 (here is the answer sheet to use). Make sure you complete Wiki assignment 3 if you haven't yet done so!
How to open Celestia
Follow the printed guide and answer questions on answer sheet
Purpose: To teach the scale (sizes and distances) of our solar system, galaxy and the known universe
Controls: Much like a flight simulator. Accelerate(A), Stop(S), Center(C), Arrows control direction of flight. You will quickly learn that it can be difficult to steer your ship to a target. This is why Center(C) is a huge help once you've clicked "Location, and Selected" a target. Center(C) even helps if you've zoomed past a target. Don't neglect the mouse clicker (it is great for things you can actually see on your screen). Finally, the "Location" options can mess things up a bit; you should generally stick to "Follow" whatever your target is.
Use Internet to learn about things you encounter or to answer additional questions you have
December 3, Friday
Checked and covered homework
Study Island weekly math concepts:
Change in Dimensions
Central Tendency (SI practice problems)
Continued Beyond the Big Bang (38:00 - 58:00) *Then closure (1:18:00 - end) Wiki Assignment 3 dueMonday 12/8(See me if you need a study hall pass) M11.B.2.3.1
Describe how a change in the linear dimension of a figure affects its perimeter, circumference, area or volume.
December 2, Thursday Began viewing "Beyond the Big Bang" (0 - 40:00) Wiki Assignment 3 is dueMonday 12/8 (See me if you need a study hall pass) Homework:29.4 Study Guide
December 1, Wednesday
Students completed work on Wiki Assignment 3. This assignment is dueMonday 12/8.
November 30, Tuesday
Introduce Wiki Assignment 3 and inserting links. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 3: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers." This assignment is due Monday 12/8. Class time today and tomorrow will be used to complete this assignment.
November 24, Wednesday
Short streaming vids: Thanksgiving holiday safety 1, 2, 3!
Viewed "End of the Earth."
November 23, Tuesday
Checked and covered homework. Short vid. on Nebulae.
Finished CH 29 Notes. Began viewing The Universe: "End of the Earth."
November 22, Monday
Finished The Universe: Alien Planets. Covered CH 29 Notes slides 33-38 with vid on Eagle Nebula (2:00). Homework:29.1 Study Guide S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 19, Friday
Viewed streaming vid. on Kepler's laws
Study Island weekly math concepts:
Central Tendency (Answer the questions on the sheet)
Probability (Group die trials with calculations.)
Began viewing The Universe: Alien Planets. M11.E.4.1.2 Use probability to predict outcomes. S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 18, Thursday
Collected any remaining gizmo sheets.
Returned and covered the Rock Unit Test.
Correcting any misconceptions: What is the direct cause of our changing seasons? (Globe and light demo)
Covered CH 29 Notes 13-23 (or thru 28 if possible) w/ Kepler's Laws video clip and Gizmo demo.
Leonid meteor shower tonight (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 17, Wednesday (Lost to Assembly)
Leonid meteor shower tonight and tomorrow night (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 16, Tuesday
Students finished work on the Solar System Explorer Gizmo. Returned student work.
Leonid meteor shower this Wednesday and Thursday night (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 15, Monday
Covered CH 29 Notes 1-12. Began work on the Solar System Explorer Gizmo(as a class).
Leonid meteor shower this Wednesday and Thursday night (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.) S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns. S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
Not a current event anymore, but make sure to do an activity/lesson on the search for "Earth-like" planets Earth-like planet found!? Video (Michio Kaku) Video
Formula: Statistical Likelihood of Habitable Planets?
"The number of systems (solar) with potentially habitable planets is probably on the order of 10 or 20 percent, and when you multiply that by the hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way, that's a large number. There could be tens of billions of these systems in our (Milky Way) galaxy," said Vogt.
November 12, Friday Have a calculator handy in class today.
Students completed the rock unit test.
Mini lesson on Central Tendency and Possible Outcomes
It often helps to sort your data into increasing order first
Quartiles (one of four equal groups, each representing 25% of the distributed sampled population.) Gizmo
Methods for Solving Possible Outcome Problems
1. Logic (#1 on practice problems)
2. nCr (combination formula used when order doesn't matter) Gizmo and calculator Demo
3. nPr (permutation formula used when order does matter) Gizmo and calculator Demo
4. Multiplying Probability of Events (Class Elections; how many election outcomes are possible?)
Students completed Study Island problems.(due Monday) Note: I will only grant credit if you show your work. However, you will not be denied credit for incorrect answers. November 11, Thursday (22 min. pds.1-3)
Covered the review puzzle. CPS review of rock unit. Rock Unit Test Tomorrow S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. M11.E.2.1.3 Describe how outliers affect measures of central tendency. M11.E.2.1.2 Calculate and/or interpret the range, quartiles and interquartile range of data. M11.E.2.1.1Calculate or select the appropriate measure of central tendency (mean, mode or median) of a set of data given or represented on a table, line plot or stem-and-leaf plot.
November 10, Wednesday (22 min. pds.1-3)
Students completed the rock unit crossword review puzzle. Homework: Finish puzzle for tomorrow Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12 S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 9, Tuesday(Go to Wilkes for 5PM)
Checked and covered Rock Unit Study Guide / Completed Types of Sedimentary Rocks Sheet. Check status of rock models, complete and submit lab sheet. Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12 S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 8, Monday
Show the newest page on our class website: Questions from Class
Reviewed Graph of 1st Marking Period Performance. Some people have already used their homework freebie for 2nd marking period. (Warning: I've seen a lack of homework completion destroy grades in the past. With how many verbal reminders given, and our website, there's no excuse for not having work completed on time every time, period.)
Checked and covered the rock cycle concept map. Students began the Rock Unit Study Guide. (due tomorrow) Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12 S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 5, Friday
Collected remaining Metamorphic Lab sheets. Checked and covered HWK.
Students completed **Wiki Assignment 2** (if not yet done) OR
Students completed the Rock Cycle Concept Map Activity.(Complete this by Monday if not done in class) S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
November 4, Thursday
Collected Study Island Problems.
Viewed short clip on "How Metamorphic Rocks are Formed." and Checked and covered the study guide.
Students completed the Metamorphic Rock Lab Activity:
Number the samples on your lab sheet #45 through 50.
Here are your answer choices: Slate, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble, Hornblende Schist, and Mica Schist
Use the table on the front and your notes to I.D. the samples and to answer the questions. HCl is available to help ID marble; ask for a small drop, wash your hands when done, DO NOT get in eyes. You may also use one computer per lab group.
Begin work on the 6.3 study guide. (homework if not completed during class)
Also, make sure your Wiki Assignment 2 is completed. I will be crediting that in the near future for 2nd marking period. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
November 3, Wednesday
Students completed the remaining CH 6 Notes using the Earth Science textbook. Homework: CH 6.1a Study Guide
Students completed the Study Island Practice Problems for this week: Pythagorean & Slope, Paralellism, Perpendicularity. Note: I will only grant credit if you show your work. However, you will not be denied credit for incorrect answers. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 2, Tuesday
Covered CH 6 Notes through slide 28. Students completed Types of Sedimentary Rocks Sheet. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
November 1, Monday
Finished Viewing Earth Biography: Oceans
Rock Cycle Lab: Creating models of a sedimentary rock. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
October 29, Friday (10:35 Dismissal 1/2 day in-service)
Collected Study Island Practice Problems.
Viewed Earth Biography: Oceans! S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 28, Thursday
Mini Lesson: explorelearning & Study Island: Slope, Paralellism, Perpendicularity and Point Slope Formula.
2 Sample problems together
Practice on your own (will be collected tomorrow, credited and turned in to the math department)
Finished work on the Rock Cycle Gizmo and Igneous Rock lab if necessary. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. M11.C.3.1.2 Relate slope to perpendicularity and/or parallelism.
October 27, Wednesday
Collected remaining igneous rock labs from yesterday. Checked and covered homework. Introduced and began the Rock Cycle Gizmo. Make sure to read and follow directions carefully; I'm looking for correct answers to the questions as well as a diagram that will be completed as you complete the directions. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 26, Tuesday Print updated Igneous Rock Classification Chart
Students completed the Igneous Rock Lab. Igneous rock textures: Phaneritic, Aphanitic, Porphyritic, Vesicular, Glassy.
Samples for today's lab include #3 & 4 (found in ziplock bags), and #30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 from the mineral/rock kit; make sure you number these in order on lab sheet and that your samples match my master kit. Homework:5.1 Study Guide and finished igneous rock lab The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 25, Monday PSSA Retakes Pds. 1-4 10/25 - 10/28 (Greatest ImpactMAY BE missing a few 3rd pd. Mon(7?), Tues(5?), and/or Wed(4?))
Students finished work on Wiki assignment 1 and Wiki Assignment 2. At this point, I do not have anymore class time set aside for these assignments after today, so lets get them done during this period. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW! S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 22, Friday
Returned and covered Mineral Test. Covered CH 5 Notes and viewed igneous rock samples and streaming video clips: "Magma Inside Earth" (1st 3 minutes) and "How Igneous Rocks are Formed" (2:00). S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 21, Thursday
Study Island on Distance, Midpoint and Pythagorean theorem. Students finished work on Wiki assignment 1 and began work on Wiki Assignment 2. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
Accessing and editing your page (Note: If working with a partner, just have the first person do this. When the work is done, it may simply be copied and pasted to partner #2's page)
Click "Edit" or "Edit this Page"
Copy the summary and example of Wiki Assignment 1 from Mr. McHugh's page
Complete Wiki assignment 1 (making sure the completed work appears on both partner's pages)
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. October 19, Tuesday Mineral Test and Lab Practical Today! Done early?: Mineral Hidden Message Puzzle for bonus Finished Earth Bio DVD: Volcanoes.
October 18, Monday Reminder: On Friday mineral ID labs were collected in addition to Chilean mine accident summaries.
CPS review of CH 4 as a class. CH 4 test review puzzle due tomorrow for extra credit on the test! Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tomorrow! S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 15, Friday
Collected mineral lab and current even summary. Checked and covered homework. Began Earth Bio: Volcanoes Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tuesday 10/19. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. S11.D.1.1.2 Explain the processes that take place at plate boundaries and how these processes continue to shape Earth (e.g., volcanic activity, earthquakes,mountain building, mid-ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, new land being formed).
October 14, Thursday
Covered CH 4 Notes thru slide end (5 slides).
Current event activity: 2010 Chilean Mine Accident:
Get online and find concise info on the Chilean mine accident
On a half sheet of paper summarize: background info including (what ore they were mining for), how the accident happened, how they survived, how they were rescued. Include some details you find interesting.
Homework: 4.2a Study Guide. Mineral lab and current event summary are due tomorrow.Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tuesday 10/19 S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. S11.D.1.2.1 Evaluate factors affecting availability, location, extraction, and use of natural resources.
October 13, Wednesday
Students used this period to ask final questions, finish up the lab, etc. Today you may use computers to attempt to verify/finalize your identifications. Class time today to finish this lab. This lab is due Friday 10/15. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 12, Tuesday
Students completed Part 4 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 23-29). Today you may begin to use computers to attempt to verify/finalize your identifications. Class time today and tomorrow to finish this lab. This lab is due Friday 10/15. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 8, Friday
Students completed Part 3 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 14-22 MINUS 19). See directions below. Note: something that had metallic luster may appear as rusty. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 7, Thursday
How to I.D. mineral cleavage (tendency of minerals to break along planes of weakness). wikipediapicsvs. fracture
Students completed Part 2 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 6-13). See directions below. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 6, Wednesday Classwork, Homework and Tests are all important to your overall grade! (Review Graph of Class Performance)
Covered CH 4 Notes thru slide 47 and discussed how to use mineral properties to help identify unknown samples. Review ID process and continue Mineral I.D. Lab. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 5, Tuesday
Checked and covered the homework.
"Science of Survival" : Grifolia frondosa (Ram's Head Mushroom) and //Calvatia// (Puffball) WARNING: DO NOT EAT ANY WILD FOODS UNLESS THEIR IDENTITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERT. MANY WILD PLANTS, MUSHROOMS, ETC. MAY CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS OR EVEN DEATH. CAUTION!
I will lead lab groups through checking your kits and I.D.ing sample #3. Students completed Part 1 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 1-5). Directions on the handout lead you to collect data on all samples before attempting to I.D. Some people prefer to use flowcharts to I.D. samples one at a time. I have HCl up front if you think you need it to positively I.D. a sample. (NOTE: It is dangerous to eyes and skin! If you mess around with it, you will receive disciplinary action). The only other safety concern is sharp edges (BE AWARE: Glass can cut you! DO NOT handle broken glass) Also, you need to make sure you are working with the correct sample each time. If your sample has no number on it, check other kits around you or my master kit up front. The same goes for the Moh's hardness kit you are using.
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Mineral Sample #
Clues and Hints
1
Non-metallic Dark colored
2
Rhombohedral?
3
Pretty easy
4
Non-metallic Light colored
5
6
Non-metallic Light colored
7
Vitreous = "glassy"
8
VERY Similar to #7
9
Non-metallic Light Colored. Texture / Feel
10
"Striations!?" Only appears on Table. NOT ON FLOWCHART
11
Often confused with #13
12
Pretty Easy
13
Often confused with #11
14
Sometimes confused with #9 (Look at ALL details)
15
Pretty easy
16
Pretty easy
17
Look at various samples with a magnifying glass or dissecting scope. (See any surface patterns?)
18
ONLY FOUND ON TABLE
20
Often confused with 27, but shouldn't be
21
Pretty easy
22
Metallic luster
23
Often mis- I.D.'d as #2, but shouldn't be
24
Metallic luster, even if sample doesn't appear so
25
Metallic luster, even if sample doesn't appear so
26
Metallic luster, even if sample doesn't appear so
27
Often confused with 20, but shouldn't be
28
29
NOT ON FLOWCHART
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 4, Monday
Continued CH 4 Notes thru slide 44. (Examine Mineral Properties Kits) Homework:4.1 Study Guide due tomorrow Earth-like planet found!? Video (Michio Kaku) Video
Formula: Statistical Likelihood of Habitable Planets?
"The number of systems (solar) with potentially habitable planets is probably on the order of 10 or 20 percent, and when you multiply that by the hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way, that's a large number. There could be tens of billions of these systems in our (Milky Way) galaxy," said Vogt. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 1, Friday
Viewed the Earth Bio: Rare Earth DVD.
So why is diamond considered a mineral while coal is not?
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation. September 30, Thursday
Returned and covered Unit 1 Test.
Continued CH 4 Notes thru slide _. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
September 29, Wednesday
Collected topo maps. Scheduled test make ups. Returned student work. Covered CH 4 Notes thru slide 12. S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
September 28, Tuesday Unit 1 Test Today. After, finished Earth Bio Ice DVD.Completed topo maps due tomorrow.
September 27, Monday
Discussed content and format for tomorrow's test. CPS clicker review of unit 1. Unit 1 Test on Tomorrow!Completed topo maps due Wed. 9/29
September 24, Friday
Students viewed Earth Biography: Ice. Unit 1 Test on Tuesday 9/28
September 23, Thursday
Students completed unit 1 test review puzzle and [[http://www.northamp
Final Exam Today
End of 2nd Marking Period Tues. 1/25
January 18, Tuesday
Snow Day
January 13, Thursday
CPS Final Exam Review
Final Exam Tues. 1/18. End of 2nd Marking Period Tues. 1/25
January 12, Wednesday
Snow Day
January 11, Tuesday
Returned and covered Astronomy Unit Test / Test Make Ups
CPS Final Exam Review
Final Exam Thurs. 1/13. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 10, Monday
Astronomy Unit Test Today
Complete Study Island Problems: Linear Equations, Slope, Parallelism and Perpendicularity
Final Exam Thurs. 1/13. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 7, Friday
Snow Day
January 6, Thursday
Students completed the activity: Planets with Playdoh. Follow directions carefully.
Planets with Play Dough:
- Groups of 4
- Label a piece of scrap paper for each planet, Sun, etc.
- Combine 6 containers of dough
- roll into 1 long uniform piece
- String works well for cutting dough
- Read / Follow directions carefully. (This may be become more difficult than you first think)
Astronomy Unit Test Tomorrow (Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then)Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 5, Wednesday
Finished Universe: Life and Death of a Star
Astronomy Unit CPS Review
Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7 (Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then)
Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
January 4, Tuesday
Return all student tests. STUDY THESE FOR FINAL EXAM!
Checked and displayed Astronomy Study Guide
Began Viewing Universe: Life and Death of a Star
Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7 (Extra Credit Puzzle Due Then)
Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
Urgent! : Is there anyone who has completed solar system scale models on your wiki rather than a printed hard copy? If you have incomplete assignments for 2nd marking period, you need to get them to me immediately! You're not going to see major new assignments before the end of the course, but it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to make sure you're caught up at this point. Your final course grade will = what you have earned. If you have failed to turn in major assignments, now is the time to act!!!
January 3, Monday
Checked and covered Star Life Cycle Concept Map.
Students began work on Astronomy Unit Study Guide (due tomorrow)
Return all student tests. STUDY THESE FOR FINAL EXAM!
Astronomy Unit Test Friday 1/7
Final Exam Wed. 1/12. End of 2nd Marking Period Fri. 1/21
December 23, Thursday
Students completed activity work
Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Break!
Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 22, Wednesday
Complete Study Island Problems Relations and Functions, Linear Equations, Slope
Finished CH 30 Notes. Viewed accompanying video clip: Death of a Star.
Students began Star Life Cycle Concept Map (on paper) or continued work on wiki 4 & H-R Gizmo.
Homework: Completed concept maps due next week. Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo due Tomorrow
Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 21, Tuesday
Reviewed Wiki Assignment 4 Grading Criteria
Completed Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: today is the last class time scheduled for these activities)
Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 20, Monday
Continued Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: some class time will be available today and tomorrow, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)
Astronomy Test and Final Exam Review after holiday break
December 17, Friday
Complete Study Island Problems: Graph Functions, Equations, Inequalities, and Central Tendency
Continued Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo. (Both are due Thursday 12/23) (NOTE: some class time will be available, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)
December 16, Thursday
Covered CH 30 Notes 61 - 70. Began work on the H-R Diagram Gizmo (as a class). Wiki Assignment 4 and H-R Diagram Gizmo due Thursday 12/23
Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)
December 15, Wednesday
Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model. Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23
Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)
December 14, Tuesday
Announcement: Don't forget that you may earn extra credit by emailing me correct answers to the Questions from Class page. (Don't forget to answer completely, include images if appropriate, and cite your sources)
Handed out all CH 30 Notes and covered slides 32 thru 55. Doppler Shift clip. Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23
December 13, Monday
Viewed streaming clips on: Universe, Milky Way, and Planets & Stars to Scale.
Continued Wiki Assignment 4 due Thursday 12/23 (NOTE: some class time will be available, but you may need to work outside of class time depending on how quickly your group is progressing)
To Begin:
December 10, Friday
Finish Universe: Space Travel
Complete Study Island Practice: Relations and Functions, Graph Functions, Equations, Inequalities
Students continued work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model:
December 9, Thursday
Viewed Universe: Space Travel + question sheet
December 8, Wednesday
Students completed the assignment: Scale of the Universe: Celestia part 1.
Students began work on Wiki Assignment 4: Solar System Scale Model
December 7, Tuesday
Students continued the assignment: Scale of the Universe: Celestia part 1. Make sure to follow the guide sheets, answer all questions, and get teacher initials when instructed on guide sheets.
Make sure you complete Wiki assignment 3 if you haven't yet done so!
December 6, Monday
Display 29.4 Study Guide Key
Finished last 10 minutes of Beyond the Big Bang / question sheets.
Introduced and began work on Scale of the Universe: Celestia part 1 (here is the answer sheet to use).
Make sure you complete Wiki assignment 3 if you haven't yet done so!
December 3, Friday
Checked and covered homework
Study Island weekly math concepts:
- Change in Dimensions
- Central Tendency (SI practice problems)
Continued Beyond the Big Bang (38:00 - 58:00) *Then closure (1:18:00 - end)Wiki Assignment 3 due Monday 12/8 (See me if you need a study hall pass)
M11.B.2.3.1
Describe how a change in the linear dimension of a figure affects its perimeter, circumference, area or volume.
December 2, Thursday
Began viewing "Beyond the Big Bang" (0 - 40:00)
Wiki Assignment 3 is due Monday 12/8 (See me if you need a study hall pass)
Homework: 29.4 Study Guide
December 1, Wednesday
Students completed work on Wiki Assignment 3. This assignment is due Monday 12/8.
November 30, Tuesday
Introduce Wiki Assignment 3 and inserting links. Students began work on Wiki Assignment 3: "Solar System Formation and Leftovers." This assignment is due Monday 12/8. Class time today and tomorrow will be used to complete this assignment.
November 24, Wednesday
Short streaming vids: Thanksgiving holiday safety 1, 2, 3!
Viewed "End of the Earth."
November 23, Tuesday
Checked and covered homework. Short vid. on Nebulae.
Finished CH 29 Notes. Began viewing The Universe: "End of the Earth."
November 22, Monday
Finished The Universe: Alien Planets. Covered CH 29 Notes slides 33-38 with vid on Eagle Nebula (2:00). Homework: 29.1 Study Guide
S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 19, Friday
Viewed streaming vid. on Kepler's laws
Study Island weekly math concepts:
- Central Tendency (Answer the questions on the sheet)
- Probability (Group die trials with calculations.)
Began viewing The Universe: Alien Planets.M11.E.4.1.2 Use probability to predict outcomes.
S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 18, Thursday
Collected any remaining gizmo sheets.
Returned and covered the Rock Unit Test.
Correcting any misconceptions: What is the direct cause of our changing seasons? (Globe and light demo)
Covered CH 29 Notes 13-23 (or thru 28 if possible) w/ Kepler's Laws video clip and Gizmo demo.
Leonid meteor shower tonight (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.)
S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns.
S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 17, Wednesday (Lost to Assembly)
Leonid meteor shower tonight and tomorrow night (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.)
S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns.
S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 16, Tuesday
Students finished work on the Solar System Explorer Gizmo. Returned student work.
Leonid meteor shower this Wednesday and Thursday night (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.)
S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns.
S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
November 15, Monday
Covered CH 29 Notes 1-12. Began work on the Solar System Explorer Gizmo(as a class).
Leonid meteor shower this Wednesday and Thursday night (weather permitting). Extra credit: post a pic of you on your wiki observing the meteor shower (must include evidence of the date. i.e. a newspaper, etc.)
S11.A.3.3 Compare and analyze repeated processes or recurring elements in patterns.
S11.D.3.1 Explain the composition, structure, and origin of the universe.
Not a current event anymore, but make sure to do an activity/lesson on the search for "Earth-like" planets
Earth-like planet found!?
Video (Michio Kaku)
Video
Formula: Statistical Likelihood of Habitable Planets?
"The number of systems (solar) with potentially habitable planets is probably on the order of 10 or 20 percent, and when you multiply that by the hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way, that's a large number. There could be tens of billions of these systems in our (Milky Way) galaxy," said Vogt.
November 12, Friday
Have a calculator handy in class today.
Students completed the rock unit test.
Mini lesson on Central Tendency and Possible Outcomes
- Demo Line Plot Gizmo (Mean, Median, Mode, Range)
- It often helps to sort your data into increasing order first
- Quartiles (one of four equal groups, each representing 25% of the distributed sampled population.) Gizmo
- Methods for Solving Possible Outcome Problems
- 1. Logic (#1 on practice problems)
- 2. nCr (combination formula used when order doesn't matter) Gizmo and calculator Demo
- 3. nPr (permutation formula used when order does matter) Gizmo and calculator Demo
- 4. Multiplying Probability of Events (Class Elections; how many election outcomes are possible?)
Students completed Study Island problems.(due Monday) Note: I will only grant credit if you show your work. However, you will not be denied credit for incorrect answers.November 11, Thursday (22 min. pds.1-3)
Covered the review puzzle. CPS review of rock unit. Rock Unit Test Tomorrow
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
M11.E.2.1.3 Describe how outliers affect measures of central tendency.
M11.E.2.1.2 Calculate and/or interpret the range, quartiles and interquartile range of data.
M11.E.2.1.1Calculate or select the appropriate measure of central tendency (mean, mode or median) of a set of data given or represented on a table, line plot or stem-and-leaf plot.
November 10, Wednesday (22 min. pds.1-3)
Students completed the rock unit crossword review puzzle. Homework: Finish puzzle for tomorrow
Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 9, Tuesday (Go to Wilkes for 5PM)
Checked and covered Rock Unit Study Guide / Completed Types of Sedimentary Rocks Sheet. Check status of rock models, complete and submit lab sheet. Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 8, Monday
Show the newest page on our class website: Questions from Class
Reviewed Graph of 1st Marking Period Performance. Some people have already used their homework freebie for 2nd marking period. (Warning: I've seen a lack of homework completion destroy grades in the past. With how many verbal reminders given, and our website, there's no excuse for not having work completed on time every time, period.)
Checked and covered the rock cycle concept map. Students began the Rock Unit Study Guide. (due tomorrow) Rock Unit Test Friday 11/12
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 5, Friday
Collected remaining Metamorphic Lab sheets. Checked and covered HWK.
Students completed **Wiki Assignment 2** (if not yet done) OR
Students completed the Rock Cycle Concept Map Activity. (Complete this by Monday if not done in class)
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
November 4, Thursday
Collected Study Island Problems.
Viewed short clip on "How Metamorphic Rocks are Formed." and Checked and covered the study guide.
Students completed the Metamorphic Rock Lab Activity:
- Number the samples on your lab sheet #45 through 50.
- Here are your answer choices: Slate, Gneiss, Quartzite, Marble, Hornblende Schist, and Mica Schist
- Use the table on the front and your notes to I.D. the samples and to answer the questions. HCl is available to help ID marble; ask for a small drop, wash your hands when done, DO NOT get in eyes. You may also use one computer per lab group.
- Begin work on the 6.3 study guide. (homework if not completed during class)
Also, make sure your Wiki Assignment 2 is completed. I will be crediting that in the near future for 2nd marking period.S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
November 3, Wednesday
Students completed the remaining CH 6 Notes using the Earth Science textbook. Homework: CH 6.1a Study Guide
Students completed the Study Island Practice Problems for this week: Pythagorean & Slope, Paralellism, Perpendicularity. Note: I will only grant credit if you show your work. However, you will not be denied credit for incorrect answers.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
November 2, Tuesday
Covered CH 6 Notes through slide 28. Students completed Types of Sedimentary Rocks Sheet.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
November 1, Monday
Finished Viewing Earth Biography: Oceans
Rock Cycle Lab: Creating models of a sedimentary rock.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
S11.D.1.1.3 Analyze features caused by the interaction of processes that change Earth’s surface
October 29, Friday (10:35 Dismissal 1/2 day in-service)
Collected Study Island Practice Problems.
Viewed Earth Biography: Oceans!
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 28, Thursday
Mini Lesson: explorelearning & Study Island: Slope, Paralellism, Perpendicularity and Point Slope Formula.
- 2 Sample problems together
- Practice on your own (will be collected tomorrow, credited and turned in to the math department)
Finished work on the Rock Cycle Gizmo and Igneous Rock lab if necessary.The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW!
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
M11.C.3.1.2 Relate slope to perpendicularity and/or parallelism.
October 27, Wednesday
Collected remaining igneous rock labs from yesterday. Checked and covered homework. Introduced and began the Rock Cycle Gizmo. Make sure to read and follow directions carefully; I'm looking for correct answers to the questions as well as a diagram that will be completed as you complete the directions.
The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW!
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 26, Tuesday
Print updated Igneous Rock Classification Chart
Students completed the Igneous Rock Lab. Igneous rock textures: Phaneritic, Aphanitic, Porphyritic, Vesicular, Glassy.
Samples for today's lab include #3 & 4 (found in ziplock bags), and #30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 from the mineral/rock kit; make sure you number these in order on lab sheet and that your samples match my master kit.
Homework: 5.1 Study Guide and finished igneous rock lab
The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW!
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 25, Monday
PSSA Retakes Pds. 1-4 10/25 - 10/28 (Greatest Impact MAY BE missing a few 3rd pd. Mon(7?), Tues(5?), and/or Wed(4?))
Students finished work on Wiki assignment 1 and Wiki Assignment 2. At this point, I do not have anymore class time set aside for these assignments after today, so lets get them done during this period. The end of the first marking period is November 3rd. Submit any incomplete "i" work NOW!
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 22, Friday
Returned and covered Mineral Test. Covered CH 5 Notes and viewed igneous rock samples and streaming video clips: "Magma Inside Earth" (1st 3 minutes) and "How Igneous Rocks are Formed" (2:00).
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 21, Thursday
Study Island on Distance, Midpoint and Pythagorean theorem. Students finished work on Wiki assignment 1 and began work on Wiki Assignment 2.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 20, Wednesday
Introduced the class wiki:
- Login and open Firefox
- How to login:
- Username: earthscience2
- Password: scirules2
- Accessing and editing your page (Note: If working with a partner, just have the first person do this. When the work is done, it may simply be copied and pasted to partner #2's page)
- Click "Edit" or "Edit this Page"
- Copy the summary and example of Wiki Assignment 1 from Mr. McHugh's page
- Complete Wiki assignment 1 (making sure the completed work appears on both partner's pages)
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.October 19, Tuesday
Mineral Test and Lab Practical Today! Done early?: Mineral Hidden Message Puzzle for bonus Finished Earth Bio DVD: Volcanoes.
October 18, Monday
Reminder: On Friday mineral ID labs were collected in addition to Chilean mine accident summaries.
CPS review of CH 4 as a class. CH 4 test review puzzle due tomorrow for extra credit on the test! Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tomorrow!
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 15, Friday
Collected mineral lab and current even summary. Checked and covered homework. Began Earth Bio: Volcanoes Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tuesday 10/19.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
S11.D.1.1.2 Explain the processes that take place at plate boundaries and how these processes continue to shape Earth (e.g., volcanic activity, earthquakes,mountain building, mid-ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, new land being formed).
October 14, Thursday
Covered CH 4 Notes thru slide end (5 slides).
Current event activity: 2010 Chilean Mine Accident:
- Get online and find concise info on the Chilean mine accident
- On a half sheet of paper summarize: background info including (what ore they were mining for), how the accident happened, how they survived, how they were rescued. Include some details you find interesting.
Homework: 4.2a Study Guide. Mineral lab and current event summary are due tomorrow. Mineral Test and Lab Practical Tuesday 10/19S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
S11.D.1.2.1 Evaluate factors affecting availability, location, extraction, and use of natural resources.
October 13, Wednesday
Students used this period to ask final questions, finish up the lab, etc. Today you may use computers to attempt to verify/finalize your identifications. Class time today to finish this lab. This lab is due Friday 10/15. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 12, Tuesday
Students completed Part 4 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 23-29). Today you may begin to use computers to attempt to verify/finalize your identifications. Class time today and tomorrow to finish this lab. This lab is due Friday 10/15. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 8, Friday
Students completed Part 3 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 14-22 MINUS 19). See directions below. Note: something that had metallic luster may appear as rusty. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 7, Thursday
How to I.D. mineral cleavage (tendency of minerals to break along planes of weakness). wikipedia pics vs. fracture
Students completed Part 2 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 6-13). See directions below. Make sure your samples are in the correct spot in the kit and that you're checking my kits when you have questions about ANY properties. Note: This lab will be graded on completeness and correctness.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 6, Wednesday
Classwork, Homework and Tests are all important to your overall grade! (Review Graph of Class Performance)
Covered CH 4 Notes thru slide 47 and discussed how to use mineral properties to help identify unknown samples. Review ID process and continue Mineral I.D. Lab.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 5, Tuesday
Checked and covered the homework.
"Science of Survival" : Grifolia frondosa (Ram's Head Mushroom) and //Calvatia// (Puffball) WARNING: DO NOT EAT ANY WILD FOODS UNLESS THEIR IDENTITY HAS BEEN VERIFIED BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE EXPERT. MANY WILD PLANTS, MUSHROOMS, ETC. MAY CAUSE SEVERE ILLNESS OR EVEN DEATH. CAUTION!
I will lead lab groups through checking your kits and I.D.ing sample #3. Students completed Part 1 of the Mineral I.D. Lab (samples 1-5). Directions on the handout lead you to collect data on all samples before attempting to I.D. Some people prefer to use flowcharts to I.D. samples one at a time. I have HCl up front if you think you need it to positively I.D. a sample. (NOTE: It is dangerous to eyes and skin! If you mess around with it, you will receive disciplinary action). The only other safety concern is sharp edges (BE AWARE: Glass can cut you! DO NOT handle broken glass)
Also, you need to make sure you are working with the correct sample each time. If your sample has no number on it, check other kits around you or my master kit up front. The same goes for the Moh's hardness kit you are using.
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S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 4, Monday
Continued CH 4 Notes thru slide 44. (Examine Mineral Properties Kits) Homework: 4.1 Study Guide due tomorrow
Earth-like planet found!?
Video (Michio Kaku)
Video
Formula: Statistical Likelihood of Habitable Planets?
"The number of systems (solar) with potentially habitable planets is probably on the order of 10 or 20 percent, and when you multiply that by the hundreds of billions of stars in the Milky Way, that's a large number. There could be tens of billions of these systems in our (Milky Way) galaxy," said Vogt.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
October 1, Friday
Viewed the Earth Bio: Rare Earth DVD.
So why is diamond considered a mineral while coal is not?
- Wiki Answers and MadSci Network (See bottom of response)
- Wiki (Scroll to "Formation within Cratons")
- Organic vs. THE INORGANIC MINERALS WE'RE STUDYING in Geology
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.September 30, Thursday
Returned and covered Unit 1 Test.
Continued CH 4 Notes thru slide _.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
September 29, Wednesday
Collected topo maps. Scheduled test make ups. Returned student work. Covered CH 4 Notes thru slide 12.
S11.D.1.1.1 Classify and describe major types of rocks (i.e., igneous – granite, basalt, obsidian, pumice; sedimentary – limestone, sandstone, shale, coal; and metamorphic – slate, quartzite, marble, gneiss) and minerals (e.g., quartz, calcite, dolomite, clay, feldspar, mica, halite, pyrite) by their origin and formation.
September 28, Tuesday
Unit 1 Test Today. After, finished Earth Bio Ice DVD. Completed topo maps due tomorrow.
September 27, Monday
Discussed content and format for tomorrow's test. CPS clicker review of unit 1. Unit 1 Test on Tomorrow! Completed topo maps due Wed. 9/29
September 24, Friday
Students viewed Earth Biography: Ice. Unit 1 Test on Tuesday 9/28
September 23, Thursday
Students completed unit 1 test review puzzle and [[http://www.northamp